King's School Bruton
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The King's School Bruton Foundation is an independent educational charity and corporate entity operating in Somerset. With a history tracing back to the early 16th century, the foundation provides continuous co-educational boarding and day schooling. It acts as the parent organisation for a senior school, a preparatory school, and a nursery. The group fosters a shared ethos and unified strategic direction across its various sites, ensuring consistent pastoral and academic provision for its pupils.
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King's Bruton is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13 to 18, situated in the rural Somerset town of Bruton. Founded in 1519 by Richard FitzJames within the Chapter House of Bruton Abbey, the school balances its historic Church of England roots with modern developments, such as a dedicated music school opened by Queen Elizabeth II. King's Bruton operates a pastoral house system and offers a broad academic curriculum. It maintains a strong sporting tradition, particularly in hockey and rugby, alongside an extensive extracurricular programme.
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged two to thirteen, situated in Sparkford, Somerset. Catering to nursery, pre-prep, and prep stages, the school is set within extensive grounds that include a dedicated forest school site. As a member of the King's School Bruton Foundation, it shares an educational lineage dating back to 1519. The school provides a holistic approach to education with an emphasis on strong pastoral care. Standout facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a theatre, and a dance studio to support a broad range of extracurricular activities.